Rusc Old Time Radio General Knowledge #2

Jingles is the correct answer because he is known as Wild Bill Hickok's deputy. As a cowboy sidekick, Jingles is often seen alongside Wild Bill Hickok in various Western films and television shows. He is a loyal and trusted companion to Wild Bill, assisting him in his adventures and helping to maintain law and order in the Wild West.

Gene Autry, an old time radio regular, made 'Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer' a hit. Autry recorded and released the song in 1949, and it quickly became popular. Autry's version of the song has since become a beloved Christmas classic, capturing the hearts of listeners for generations. Autry's smooth voice and heartfelt rendition of the song helped to solidify its place in holiday music history.

Artie Shaw is the correct answer because he was not only a renowned big band leader but also played on the Burns and Allen Radio Show. He was a clarinetist and bandleader known for his innovative approach to jazz music. Shaw's talent and contributions to both the big band genre and the radio show make him the most fitting answer to the question.

Butterfly McQueen is the correct answer because she is the actress who played Mary Livingstons Maid on The Jack Benny Show. She is also known for her role as Prissy in the movie Gone With The Wind. Portland Hoffa is not the correct answer as she did not play this role.

The correct answer is James Gregory - Inspector Luger on 'Barney Miller'. This answer is correct because the question asks for the actor who replaced Cpt. Canelli on the show 21st Precinct, and James Gregory played Inspector Luger on 'Barney Miller', which is a similar role in a different TV series.

William Conrad played the part of Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke.

Lionel Barrymore played the part of Ebenezer Scrooge in the annual radio Christmas present adaptation of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol".

The correct answer is that Beaulah was in reality a male actor. This means that despite the character being a female housekeeper, the role was actually played by a male actor. This could have been a deliberate choice for comedic effect or due to a lack of female actors available for the role.

Raymond Burr, known for his role as TV's Perry Mason, played the character of Chief of Detectives Ed Backstran in the early radio episodes of Dragnet. He later achieved great success as a TV actor, solidifying his place in television history with his iconic portrayal of Perry Mason.

Teeny, the little girl who lived next door on Fibber McGee and Molly, was actually named Elizabeth.

The correct answer is that the husband and wife on The Couple Next Door have no names, they call each other Dear. This suggests that the characters in the show have chosen not to use their names and instead use endearing terms to address each other. This could be a creative choice made by the writers to emphasize the universality of the couple's relationship and to focus on the dynamics between them rather than their individual identities.

Roy Rogers is the correct answer because he was an old time radio cowboy who had a horse named Trigger. Roy Rogers was a popular American actor and singer known for his roles in Western films and television shows. He had a long-running radio show called "The Roy Rogers Show" where he portrayed a cowboy character and his horse, Trigger, was his faithful companion.

Diablo is the correct answer because it is the name of Cisco Kid's horse.

Luigi the Italian Immigrant was not a regular visitor to the Fibber McGee and Molly household. The question is asking for the option that was not a regular visitor, and Luigi the Italian Immigrant is the correct answer because the other options, Mr. Whipple, Bombastic Wistfull Vista Mayor La Trivia, and the old timer, were regular visitors to the household.

Molly's dipsomaniacal uncle Dennis was the boarder in the early days of the Magee's.

In the Great Gildersleeve, Nephew Leroy was not a Jolly Boy. The Jolly Boys were a social club consisting of several members, including Mr. Peavy the Druggist, Floyd the Barber, Judge Hooker, and the Summerfield Police Chief. Nephew Leroy was not mentioned as a member of this club.

The correct answer is Havana. In the radio show "Bold Venture," Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall played the characters of Slate Shannon and Sailor Duval, who were based in a resort hotel in Havana.

Jack Webb named his first child after Stacy Harris, who was a frequent radio guest star on Dragnet.

Dennis Day, from the Jack Benny show, was married to Ann Blyth, the sister of the actress Ann Blyth.

The correct answer for this question is "Luigi". This is because "Life with Luigi" is a famous old-time radio series that aired from 1948 to 1953. The show followed the life of Luigi Basco, an Italian immigrant living in Chicago, as he navigates his new life in America. The series was known for its humor and heartwarming stories, making it a beloved show during its time.